02
Sep
What I Learned in Two Years After Leaving My Job to Start My Own Business
Two years ago, I left a stable job with great pay, amazing benefits, and a team of coworkers I genuinely liked. These were people I vacationed with. People I’d text
19
Aug
From Mood Boards to 3D Models: How to Sell Your Design Ideas With SketchUp
I’ve been in the design world long enough to see a major shift take place—and if you’re a working designer, you’ve probably felt it too. Clients used to be excited
21
Jul
How to Future-Proof Your Design Business
If you’ve been feeling like the ground is shifting beneath your feet lately—you’re not imagining it. The design world is changing, fast. Between AI tools, new 3D platforms, shifting client
03
Jun
FOCUSED SketchUp Now Accepts Crypto Payments: Here’s What You Need to Know
For years, I’ve focused on teaching the most forward-thinking tools in the design industry — from photorealistic rendering with V-Ray to AI-enhanced design workflows and virtual tours. Today, I’m excited
27
May
5 Reasons Virtual Tours and VR Can Win More Work and Boost Your Revenue
In today’s visually-driven, tech-savvy world, we as design professionals are under more pressure than ever to not only create stunning work but also present it in ways that engage clients,
17
Apr
The 2025 SketchUp 3D Summit – Be There!
If you’re serious about using SketchUp in your design business—or you’re just starting out and want to build a rock-solid foundation in 3D modeling—then you need to know about the
01
Apr
Why I Don’t Recommend the iPad for FOCUSED SketchUp Courses (or Serious Client Work)
One of the questions I get more and more often is, “Can I take your course using an iPad?” And while I wish I could say yes, the truth is:
10
Jan
From Novice to $500K in 1-Month: Janet’s SketchUp Success Story
A few days ago I received an email from Janet, a student of FOCUSED SketchUp, that really made my day. Janet was able to leverage my 7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Interior
24
Jun
The Best Password Manager App and Why You Need One
In today’s digital age, the importance of password management cannot be overstated. For interior designers, safeguarding sensitive client information is paramount. That’s where Dashlane comes in. I’ve been a loyal Dashlane user
14
Mar
The Power of V-Ray Animations in Design: A Case Study
In the evolving world of digital design, the quest for realism and dynamic presentation has led many to explore the capabilities of software like SketchUp and V-Ray. Among the myriad
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